Bobby Mueller

Joined: Jun 9, 2016

Bobby is a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan who once rode a motorcycle from Seattle to Chicago to see the Pirates play the Cubs at Wrigley Field. He has had works posted at The Hardball Times and Fangraphs and blogs at baseballonthebrain.com. Follow him on twitter @bballonthebrain.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the singing of the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Phillies: Caesars Palace line suggests team should sign Machado or Harper

DETROIT, MI - JULY 16: Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays fields during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays 6-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Is Troy Tulowitzki the Nomar Garciaparra of our time?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Mookie Betts #50 and J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate with champagne in the clubhouse after winning the 2018 World Series in game five of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 28, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: Debunking the J.D. Martinez MVP narrative

Great all-round baseball player, Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, 1895 - 1948) shakes hands with the 29th President of the USA, Warren Harding. After the handshake Babe Ruth hit a home run to help his team, the New York Yankees win the third game of the series with the Wash. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Babe Ruth to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on and acknowledges the fans after catching against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-4. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer is among top five players in franchise history

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with the World Series trophy after winning the 2018 World Series in game five of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 28, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

MLB Awards: My IBWAA Ballot (part 2)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) hits a foul ball during Game 1 of the 2018 National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 4, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

MLB Awards: My IBWAA ballot (part 1)

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 25: The Seattle Mariners celebrate a two run home run by Chris Herrmann #26 of the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland Athletics in the eleventh inning to win the game 10-8 during their game at Safeco Field on September 25, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners 2018 season review

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 25: Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 25, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Trevor Bauer opens discussion on cheating in MLB

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 29: Jameson Taillon #50 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 29, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 3-0. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates 2018 season review

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 19: Hunter Renfroe #10 of the San Diego Padres, left, is congratulated by Eric Hosmer #30 after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on August 19, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres 2018 season review

MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 29: Young Detroit fans during the second game of the final home series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Detroit Tigers on September 29, 2018, at Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers 2018 season review

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Yoan Moncada #10 of the Chicago White Sox throws his batting helmet after striking out against the Cleveland Indians in the tenth inning at Progressive Field on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The White Sox defeated the Indians 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox 2018 season review

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox, left, is congratulated by teammates Jackie Bradley Jr. #19, and Mookie Betts #50, after catches a game ending fly ball hit by Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros during the Red Sox 8-2 win over Houston in Game Four of Major League Baseball's American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Evans/Digital First Media/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: building a champion

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Alex Bregman #2 (R) and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros look on before Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros: building a champion

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during pregame introductions prior to Game Three of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: building a champion